Vulnerability Description
GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.48, a vulnerability in GitPython allows attackers who can supply a crafted reference path to an application using GitPython to write, overwrite, move, or delete files outside the repository’s .git directory via insufficient validation of reference paths in reference creation, rename, and delete operations. This issue has been patched in version 3.1.48.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitpython Project | Gitpython | < 3.1.48 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/releases/tag/3.1.48PatchRelease Notes
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7545-ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/gitpython-developers/GitPython/security/advisories/GHSA-7545-ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44243?
CVE-2026-44243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). GitPython is a python library used to interact with Git repositories. Prior to version 3.1.48, a vulnerability in GitPython allows attackers who can supply a crafted reference path to an application u...
How severe is CVE-2026-44243?
CVE-2026-44243 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitpython Project Gitpython.